Reidsville put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They strolled past the Walkertown Wolfpack with points to spare, taking the game 41-26. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Wolfpack are ranked 96th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jariel Cobb was his usual excellent self, rushing for 227 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry, and also picking up 52 receiving yards and a touchdown. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making three total tackles. Juhkari Pinnix made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Reidsville wouldn't let Walkertown keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Reidsville can thank Cobb and Kendre Harrison for forcing both of them.
Defeat or not, Walkertown got some senior leadership from Cam Kelly and Mitrend Curry. Kelly rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns, while Curry picked up 44 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Kelly is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 103 every time he's taken the field this season.
Reidsville's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Walkertown, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-2.
Reidsville will welcome T.W. Andrews at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Reidsville's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so T.W. Andrews' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Walkertown, they will venture away from home to challenge McMichael at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Walkertown is facing McMichael at the right time seeing as McMichael is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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